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YT08 PXV

2008 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,937 mi
Last recorded130,937 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 PXV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 130,937 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both are matted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front trailing arm bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2025 130,934 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

t/p/s light is on

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both are matted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front trailing arm bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2024 123,879 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 115,207 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 108,863 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 108,863 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2021 102,095 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 102,095 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 102,014 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 91,322 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2019 91,322 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 90,084 miles

Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 84,371 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 79,451 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 79,451 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 73,401 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 65,202 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 59,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 50,479 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 36,627 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 6?

Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,713
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,082
position lamp(s) not working 38,980
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,576
Registration plate lamp not working 29,515
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,494
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YT08 PXV is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 87,272 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,082 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT08 PXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda 6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YT08 PXV registered?

YT08 PXV is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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